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FALL 2019 | SPRING 2020
Table of Contents
Important Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Grants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Student Employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Federal Direct Student Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Federal Direct PLUS Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Health Professions Loans (HPL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Loan Repayment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Credit Requirements to Receive Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Impact of Online Credits on Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Eligibility and Enrollment Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Correspondence Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SAP Appeal Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Denials and Students Without Extenuating Circumstances. . . . . . 16
Financial Aid Policy for Unofficial Withdrawals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Financial Aid Policy on Repeated Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Withdrawal Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
How to Pay Your Bill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Billing information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
University eBilling Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Financial Aid Refunds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CSU Prepayment Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Frequently Asked General Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The Office of Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Office of Financial Aid Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Office of Financial Aid Core Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Important Dates Fall 2019 | Spring 2020
May 1, 2019 • Request work study application available on Dec 6, 2019 • Deadline to submit spring 2020 residency
RAMweb petition
• Deadline to resubmit test scores for
admissions based scholarship consideration
(first time incoming freshmen)
Dec 18, 2019 • Last day to accept a fall only direct loan (must
be accepted by 3pm)
July 1, 2019 • Recommended time to apply for an
alternative loan (through an outside lender)
if you are pursuing this option
• Part-time students taking less than 12 credits Jan 1, 2020 • Part-time students taking less than 12
as an undergraduate or 9 credits as a credits as an undergraduate or 9 credits as
graduate student for Fall 2019 must confirm a graduate student for Spring 2020 must
their enrollment on RAMweb to have a confirm their enrollment on RAMweb to have a
financial aid refund sent before the end of financial aid refund sent before the end of the
the course add/course drop period course add/course drop period
• Fall 2019 graduating seniors must confirm
that enrollment is finalized to have loans
pro-rated and a financial aid refund sent
before the end of the course add/course Jan 16, 2020 • Earliest students may receive direct deposit
refunds in bank accounts. Can be delayed by
drop period
making registration changes, taking online
courses, or being enrolled part time
July 26, 2019 • Deadline to submit fall 2019 residency
petition
Aug 1, 2019 • Priority date to accept loans on RAMweb; Jan 20, 2020 • Last day to cancel registration (not assessed
tuition and fees)
complete master promissory notes &
entrance counseling if you are a first time
borrower on studentloans.gov
• Recommended time for parents to apply Jan 21, 2020 • First day of Spring 2020 semester
for Parent PLUS loan & complete master
promissory note at www.studentloans.gov
Aug 22, 2019 • Earliest students may receive direct deposit Feb 5, 2020 • Course add/drop period- Most types of
financial aid are finalized based on your
refunds in bank accounts. Can be delayed
enrollment at this time
by making registration changes, taking
online courses, or being enrolled part time
Aug 25, 2019 • Last day to cancel registration (not as- Feb 10, 2020 • Spring 2020 payment due date
sessed tuition and fees)
Aug 26, 2019 • First day of Fall 2018 semester
Feb 15, 2020 • Satisfactory Academic Progress appeals
deadline for spring
Sept 11, 2019 • Course add/drop period- Most types of
financial aid are finalized based on your
enrollment at this time
March 1, 2020 • 2019-2020 FAFSA submission deadline
for new Spring 2020 Colorado resident
Sept 10, 2019 • Fall 2018 payment due date undergradate admits to be considered for
CSU Tuition Assistance Grant eligibility
• 2020-2021 FAFSA priority submission
Sept 15, 2019 • Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal
deadline. Available at www.fafsa.gov
deadline for fall
• CSUSA deadline. Available on RAMweb
Oct 1, 2019 • FAFSA submission deadline for 2019-2020
CSU Tuition Assistance Grant eligibility
consideration for Colorado resident May 1, 2020 • Request work study application available on
RAMweb
undergraduate students
• 2020-2021 FAFSA available at www.fafsa.
gov. Use 2018 income information
• 2020-2021 CSU Scholarship Application May 13, 2020 • Last day to accept a fall/spring direct loan
(CSUSA) available on RAMweb (must be accepted by 3pm)
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Important Notes
• Your financial aid award was developed to help meet your estimated educational expenses (student budget) according to
federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• There are three elements that assist us in determining students’ financial aid awards: 1) Estimated Educational Expenses
(aka Student Budget or Cost of Attendance), 2) Expected Family Contribution (EFC) determined by the FAFSA, and 3)
Financial need which is determined by subtracting the EFC from the Estimated Educational Expenses.
• All awards are based on available funds, Federal Pell Grant eligibility, outside resources, class level, major, prior degree,
aggregate loan limits, residency, state and federal regulation, institutional philosophy, and full-time enrollment. Awards may
be reduced if you attend part-time.
• Colorado State University has the right to revise or cancel awards if funds are unavailable, your application contains
incorrect data, or your financial situation or enrollment status changes.
• The total of all aid offered and additional resources cannot exceed your estimated 2019-2020 educational expenses for
attending CSU.
10TIPS
COLLEGE MONEY
MANAGEMENT
1 Apply for federal financial aid for free at www.fafsa.gov. 8 Work with your academic advisor to map out your
classes and graduate in four years instead of five
2 Budget your costs and resources so you can borrow years.
as little loan as possible.
9 Monitor your loan debt at www.nslds.ed.gov and use
3 Borrow a reasonable amount of student loans while in loan repayment calculators at www.studentloans.gov.
college so the loan repayments won’t cause you to live
like a college student later. 10 Read all emails from our office and contact us if you
have questions.
4 Check the bottom line; will your career support your
final loan debt?
Check out these websites for more
5 Work 10-15 hours per week during the school year. resources and tips!
You could earn thousands of dollars to help with your
college expenses.
• CashCourse.org
6 Review scholarship information on our website. • Cicmoney101.org
Scholarships are a great resource to help pay for an • Mint.com
education. • Bankrate.com
• Studentaid.ed.gov
7 Know payment due dates for each semester to avoid
late fees.
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Scholarships Scholarships do not need to be repaid
Institutional scholarships are funded by CSU and are awarded
to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leader- CSU Scholarship Application
ship qualities, or outstanding talent. Requirements vary by
scholarship. The CSUSA will be available on RAMweb beginning
October 1. The deadline to submit the application is
Note: Institutional scholarships will have a maximum number of March 1 at 11 p.m. (MST). For more information, visit:
consecutive eligible fall/spring semesters; this number will be financialaid.colostate.edu/scholarships.
stated in the scholarship award letter and on RAMweb.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify my University registration for my What are the enrollment requirements to receive my
outside scholarship donor? institutional scholarships?
If a scholarship donor requires verification of your You must maintain enrollment in at least 12 (undergraduate)
registration, you may use the Scholarship Registration or 9 (graduate) credits per semester (one class must be
Verification Letter available on RAMweb. a regular instruction on-campus class) and be enrolled at
the main campus (not through CSU Online). Test-Out and
When is the best time to start a scholarship search? audited courses are not applicable towards these credit
How should I proceed with my search? requirements.
The best time to start a scholarship search is during Education abroad students must be placed in a University-
December for the next academic year; many deadlines approved education abroad program (not through CSU
are in February and March. Complete the CSU Scholarship Online) in order to receive institutional scholarships.
Application (CSUSA) between October 1 and March 1.
Use the CSUSA to apply for many CSU scholarships
including those awarded by Office of Financial Aid and the Where should my donor send my scholarship check?
academic colleges.
Submit all scholarship checks to the Office of Financial Aid.
Visit our website at financialaid.colostate.edu/scholarships We will process the scholarship check(s) and apply the
to view information on scholarships at Colorado State funds to your University student account. Detailed steps
University, free online scholarship searches, and can be found at financialaid.colostate.edu/sending-a-
scholarships outside of Colorado State University. scholarship-check-to-ofa/
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Grants Grants do not need to be repaid
Colorado Graduate Grant: Funded by the Colorado Federal Pell Grant: Funded by the federal government
General Assembly and awarded to Colorado resident and awarded to resident and non-resident
graduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students undergraduate students who do not have a bachelor’s
who demonstrate exceptional financial need. degree. The award amount is based on your cost
of attendance, expected family contribution, and
Colorado Student Grant: Funded by the Colorado enrollment status, as determined from a payment
General Assembly and awarded to undergraduate schedule established by the federal government.
Colorado residents who demonstrate exceptional Eligibility is limited to twelve full-time semesters.
financial need, and meet other eligibility requirements.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
CSU Tuition Assistance Grant: Funded by Colorado State (SEOG): Funded by the federal government and
University and awarded to undergraduate Colorado awarded to resident and non-resident undergraduates
resident students who demonstrate exceptional with exceptional financial need who do not have a
financial need, and meet other eligibility requirements. bachelor’s degree. Priority is given to students who
receive a Federal Pell Grant.
CSU Ram Grant: Funded by Colorado State University
and awarded to resident undergraduates who
demonstrate financial need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CSU Tuition Assistance Grant?
CSU’s Tuition Assistance Grant provides Colorado resident students
who have significant financial need and meet certain eligibility criteria
with grant funds from federal, state, and University sources. The Tuition
Assistance Grant will cover at least one-half the cost of student share of
base tuition. Students who are eligible for Federal Pell Grant may be el-
igible to receive grant funds to cover 100 percent of the student’s share
of base tuition and standard fees.
Are other forms needed to qualify for the Tuition Assistance Grant?
New freshmen and transfer students may be asked to complete the
CSU Institutional Aid Application via RAMweb in addition to completing
the FAFSA. Information provided on the CSU Institutional Aid Application
will be used to accurately award Tuition Assistance Grant funds based
on a comprehensive analysis of a family’s ability to pay for college.
Is there a limit on how much Federal Pell Grant
I can receive?
Yes, the Department of Education limits student eligibility for Federal Pell
Grant funds to the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters or 600 percent.
Students are notified by the Department of Education when they are
close to reaching this limit.
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Student Employment
There are two types of employment for students: Work-Study & Student
Hourly.
Student Hourly: campus hourly positions are available throughout campus
and do not require a work-study award.
Work-Study: financial aid awarded via the FAFSA or the Request Work-
Study Application; types include “need-based” and “no-need” work-study.
Part of a student’s wages earned through a work-study position are supple-
mented by state, federal or institutional funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of jobs are available? Are there eligibility requirements?
A wide variety of work-study and student hourly positions are Students must be admitted to a degree-seeking program
available throughout campus. Examples include: academ- to be eligible to work as a student. For student hourly jobs,
ic support, administrative & clerical, agriculture and animal students must be enrolled in at least 1 credit each term or be
care, facilities and maintenance, food and retail service, IT, registered as Continuous Registration or Planned Undergrad-
media and marketing, outreach, mentors, veterinary services, uate Leave. To be eligible for work study, students must be
researchers, recreation and camps, safety, and theatre and enrolled in at least 6 credits as an undergraduate, or 5 credits
arts positions. as a graduate.
How do I find a job?
What is the average pay rate?
On and off-campus positions are posted on the Student Job
Listing. Navigate to RAMweb and select Student Employment The average hourly rate for positions for the calendar year
then Student Job Listing. Postings include information such as 2019 is $12 per hour.
pay rate, job description, hours, job requirements and how to
apply.
What is work-study? There are work study and student hourly opportunities
available. If you work 32 weeks during the academic
Your work-study award enables you to work at a part-time job year, you could earn:
during the school year and earn money for your educational
expenses Pay rate 10 hr/wk 15 hr/wk 20 hr/wk
$12/hr $3,840 $5,760 $7,680
What do you mean by work-study award amount?
Work-study awards are currently $4,000 and are typically the
maximum amount you can earn during the academic year
(increases may be available). Both the employer and the
work-study program pay your wages, with 30 percent paid by
I wasn’t offered work-study. How can I request it?
the employer and 70 percent paid from federal or state work-
study funds.
You may request a work-study award by logging into RAM-
How do I get paid? web and choosing either the Student Employment or Fi-
nancial Aid link on the Menu. Request work-study will be
You will be paid via direct deposit to your personal bank ac- available on RAMweb May 1st, and will close when maximum
count. You determine how you will use the funds to pay your applications have been reached. Request work-study will be
educational expenses. Pay is based on hours worked and considered on the availability of work-study funds and your
your hourly pay rate. Paydays are every two weeks based on eligibility. In some cases, the work-study award will reduce
the HR payroll schedule. Federal Direct Loans.
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Loans Loans are money borrowed from the federal government and must be repaid
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a deadline to accept my loans? Is there a penalty for pre-paying my student loans?
Yes, students must accept all loans by 3 p.m. on the Wednes- No, there is not a penalty for early repayment.
day of finals week during their last term of enrollment for the
academic year.
As an undergraduate student, is there a limit to how much
Do I have to pay a loan fee to borrow a loan? Federal Direct Subsidized Student Loan I can borrow
during my undergraduate degree?
Yes. Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Parent PLUS and Graduate
PLUS loans have an origination fee, which is deducted from Yes, undergraduate students can borrow the following,
your loan. This is why the amount of your disbursed loan is whichever is reached first:
less than the amount of loan you accept. • $23,000 of Federal Direct Subsidized Loan or
• Federal Direct Subsidized Loan borrowed for 150 percent
How do I verify my University enrollment for my loan of the published length of the program. For example,
servicer? an undergraduate student earning a 4-year degree can
borrow Federal Direct Subsidized Loans for up to 6 years.
Each semester, loan servicers are notified electronically of
your current enrollment after census via the National Student Can I cancel a loan?
Clearinghouse (NSC). Updates to your enrollment are sent
approximately every 30 days. If your lender requests enroll- Yes, you have 14 business days from the date of your loan
ment verification, print an Enrollment Verification Certificate, disbursement to cancel or reduce your loan.
available on RAMweb, and mail it to your lender.
Cancellation or reduction of your loan may result in your
Will my loan eligibility be adjusted if I am graduating fall
having to repay the full or partial loan amount to your
semester?
University student account before we reduce your loan.
Yes. The maximum Federal Direct Student Loan amount for
graduating seniors who are enrolled for only one semester Where can I find information on alternative loans?
is pro-rated based on the number of credits in which the
student is enrolled. https://financialaid.colostate.edu/studentloans/
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Loans (continued)
Federal Direct Student Loans
Funded by the federal government through the William D. Ford/Stafford Federal Direct Loan program, administered by CSU,
and awarded to students enrolled at least half-time. Depending on your financial need, your loans may be subsidized and/or
unsubsidized.
A subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of financial need. The federal government pays the interest while you are in school
at least half-time. An unsubsidized loan is not based on need. You are charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed. You
will receive quarterly interest statements; you may either pay the interest quarterly or capitalize it.
Annual Limits Lifetime Interest Rate Credit
Per Academic Maximum Maximum (loans disbursed on or after Requirements
Year subsidized 7/1/2018 and before 7/1/2019)
Freshman $5,500 $3,500
Undergraduate Undergraduate
$31,000 5.05% Must be enrolled in
Dependent
Sophomore $6,500 $4,500 (Maximum of at least 6+ credits
Junior/Senior $7,500 $5,500 23,000 can be at time of
subsidized) disbursement
Teacher $5,500 $5,500
Certification
Freshman $9,500 $3,500
Independent
$57,500
Sophomore $10,500 $4,500
(Maximum of
Junior/Senior $12,500 $5,500 23,000 can be
Teacher $12,500 $5,500 subsidized)
Certification
$20,500 N/A $138,500 6.6% Must be enrolled in
(Maximum of
Graduate
at least 5+ credits
Students
65,500 can be at time of
subsidized- disbursement
Includes
undergraduate)
1st-3rd year $40,500 N/A $224,000 6.6%
(Maximum of
Veterinary
Students
65,500 can be
Medical
subsidized-
4th year $47,167 N/A Includes
undergraduate)
Origination fee: Grace period:
1.062% for loans disbursed on or after 10/1/2018 and before 6 months after you graduate or drop below half time
10/1/2019 Deferment:
Lender: Students are eligible for deferment when they are enrolled
Federal government at least half-time at an eligible school. Additional information
Repayment: regarding deferment is in the Borrower’s Rights and Respon-
Repayment begins after your 6 month grace period has been sibilities provided with your Master Promissory Note.
exhausted. There will be an opportunity to choose a repay- Eligible for consolidation?
ment plan. Payments are made to your federal loan servicer. Yes
To accept a Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized loan:
• Go to RAMweb to accept or view your awards and requirements
• First-time borrowers must complete a Master Promissory Note and loan entrance counseling on www.studentloans.gov
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Loans (continued)
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
Graduate students or parents of dependent, undergraduate students can borrow this loan to help pay educational expenses
otherwise not covered by other financial aid.
Annual Limits Lifetime Interest Rate Credit
Per Academic Maximum Maximum (loans disbursed on or after Requirements
Year subsidized 7/1/2018 and before 7/1/2019)
Parent
Must be enrolled in at least 6+ credits
PLUS
Cost of N/A N/A 7.6% at time of disbursement
attendance
minus other
financial aid
Graduate
Must be enrolled in at least 5+ credits
PLUS
at time of disbursement
Origination fee: Grace period:
4.248% for loans disbursed on or after 10/1/2018 and before • Parents: None, deferment can be requested with servicer
10/1/2019 • Graduate students: 6 months
Lender: Deferment:
Federal government • Parent PLUS borrowers must make a request for defer-
Repayment: ment from the servicer.
• Repayment for Parent PLUS loans begins 60 days after • Graduate PLUS borrowers are granted deferment auto-
the final disbursement of the loan. matically as long as they are enrolled at least half time.
• Repayment for Graduate PLUS loans begins 6 months Eligible for consolidation?
after the grace period ends. Yes
• Repayment options will be provided by the servicer.
• Payments are made to the federal loan servicer.
To accept a Federal Direct Parent PLUS or Graduate PLUS Loan
• Parent PLUS Loan Applications can be completed online at www.studentloans.gov. The Master Promissory
Note (MPN) is not a loan application. You must complete both if you wish to borrow a Parent Plus loan.
• Graduate PLUS Loans are accepted on RAMweb.
• Loan disbursement subject to approved credit check Borrower must pass a credit check
• If the credit check is denied, the borrower may obtain an endorser
• Dependent students whose Parent PLUS loan was denied can request additional unsubsidized loan
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Health Professions Loans (HPL)
A subsidized low-interest loan available to veterinary
medical students with financial need. Parental informa-
tion must be provided on the FAFSA to be considered
for HPL.
Funds are provided from the Department of Health
and Human Services and from payments collected
from prior CSU students repaying their loans. Limited
funds available.
As funding is limited, actual awards will be less than
the maximum.
Annual Limits Lifetime Interest Rate Credit
Per Academic Maximum Maximum (loans disbursed on or after Requirements
Year subsidized 7/1/2018 and before 7/1/2019)
Not to exceed Total N/A 5% Must be enrolled in
Veterinary
cost of amount is at least 5+ credits
Students
Medical
attendance subsidized at time of
disbursement
Origination fee: Grace period:
0% 12 months
Lender: Deferment:
Federal government and CSU Students are eligible for deferment while:
Repayment: 1.) enrolled full time at another Health Professions institution
Repayment begins 12 months after you cease at least 2.) participating in a graduate fellowship
half-time enrollment. The minimum payment is $40 and the 3.) participating in an internship, residency, or advanced pro-
maximum repayment period is 10 years. Payments are made fessional training beyond the first professional degree
monthly to CSU. Eligible for consolidation?
Yes (becomes unsubsidized when consolidated)
To accept a Health Professions loan:
• Review the approval disclosure and complete the self-certification form on RAMweb.
• Accept your loan and complete entrance questionnaire on RAMweb
• Master Promissory Note(MPN) can be printed from RAMweb; must be signed in blue or black ballpoint ink and returned
to the Office of Financial Aid via mail or in-person
• Final disclosure information will be mailed to your current mailing address
• Funds disburse six business days after the final disclosure notice has been sent
11Loan Repayment Federal Health Professions6 Loan
Principal Monthly
Federal Direct Loan 1,2 Repayment Options loan amount Payment
$1,000 $40
Debt Standard Extended Graduated
$2,500 $40
(10 year maximum) (25-30 years) (12-30 years)
Per Total Per Total Per3 Total $7,500 $80
month payments month payments month payments $10,000 $110
$1,000 $50 $1,064 $25 $1,150
Not Available $12,500 $135
$3,500 $50 $4,471 $25 $5,446
$15,000 $160
$4,500 $52 $6,214 $28 $7,141
$20,000 $215
$5,500 $63 $7,595 $34 $8,728
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The estimated payments were calculated using the
$7,500 $86 $10,357 $47 $11,902 maximum 5% interest rate, 10-year maximum repayment.
$8,500 $98 $11,738 $53 $13,489
$10,000 $115 $13,810 $58 $17,508
Average Direct Loan Debt for Spring
2017 Graduates
$10,500 $121 $14,500 $60 $18,384
Undergraduate Graduate Professional
$18,500 $213 $25,548 $106 $32,391
Subsidized $20,626 $36,256 $146,219
$20,000 $230 $27,619 $115 $39,852 and
Unsubsidized
$23,000 $265 $31,762 $132 $45,830
Graduate N/A $15,590 $47,975
$25,000 $288 $34,524 $144 $49,815 PLUS loans
$30,000 $345 $41,429 $208 $62,466 $173 $59,778
Frequently Asked Questions
$40,000 $460 $55,238 $278 $83,289 $230 $89,698
$50,000 $575 $69,048 $347 $104,112 $288 $112,112
$100,000 $1,151 $138,096 $652 $234,695 $575 $249,776
Can I consolidate my loans?
$138,500 $1,594 $191,264 $903 $325,050 $797 $345,939
Yes, a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan
1
The estimated payments were calculated using the maximum interest rate for students, Program is available for students in repayment.
6.8%.
2
Additional repayment plans based on income are also available.
For more information, visit www.studentloans.
3
This is your beginning payment, which may increase. For online calculators go to www. gov.
studentloans.gov
Where will I repay my Federal Direct Loans?
Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loan4 Repayment Options
The semester you graduate from Colorado
Debt Standard Extended Graduated State, you should complete exit counseling at
(10 year maximum) (25-30 years) (12-30 years) www.studentloans.gov. You will be contacted
Per Total Per Total Per5 Total by your loan servicer prior to your first payment,
month payments month payments month payments and may see their contact information on www.
$2,500 $50 $1,064 $25 $3,940 nslds.ed.gov.
Not Available
$5,000 $60 $4,471 $34 $8,471 Is there a Department of Defense program for
$7,500 $91 $6,214 $51 $12,707 repayment of loans based on military service?
$10,000 $121 $7,595 $66 $18,783
The Department of Defense has a program for
$15,000 $181 $10,357 $99 $28,175 repayment of loans on the basis of specified
$20,000 $242 $11,738 $132 $43,351 military service. For more information, contact
your military education support personnel.
$25,000 $302 $13,810 $165 $54,189
$30,000 $362 $41,429 $249 $59,777 $198 $65,027 Where will I repay my Federal Perkins/ Health
Professions Loans?
$35,000 $423 $55,238 $291 $69,739 $230 $75,865
$40,000 $483 $69,048 $306 $91,824 $263 $98,767 The semester you graduate from CSU, you will
be required to complete Federal Perkins/ Health
4
The estimated payments were calculated using the maximum interest rate, 7.9%. Professions Loan exit counseling. For more
5
This is your beginning payment, which may increase. For online calculators go to www. information visit busfin.colostate.edu/Depts/
studentloans.gov ALR_Student_Loans.aspx
12Credit Requirements to Receive Financial Aid
Federal Pell Grant 12+ credits = 100% 9-11 credits = 75% 6-8 credits = 50% 1-5 credits = 25%
Colorado Student Grant 9+ credits = 100%** 6-8 credits = 50% 0-5 credits = 0%
Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant
CSU Tuition Assistance Grant 12+ credits* = 100% 0-11 credits = 0%
CSU Ram Grant
Colorado Graduate Grant 7+ credits** = 100% 5-6 credits = 50% 0-4 credits = 0%
Federal Direct Subsidized/ Undergraduate 6+ credits = 100% 0-5 credits = 0%
Unsubsidized Loan
Graduate 5+ credits = 100% 0-4 credits = 0%
Federal Direct Parent Plus Loan 6+ credits = 100% 0-5 credits = 0%
Federal Direct Graduate Plus 5+ credits = 100% 0-4 credits = 0%
Loan
Health Professions Loan
Scholarships Undergraduate 12+ credits* = 100% 0-11 credits = 0%
Graduate 9+ credits* = 100% 0-8 credits = 0%
*One class must be regular instruction, on-campus; distance degree students are not eligible
**Distance degree students are not eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my financial aid be adjusted if I receive an U, F, I, or Will my financial aid be adjusted if I enroll part-time?
W grade?
Your financial aid award is based on full-time enrollment. If
Colorado State University is required by federal regulations to you are enrolled part-time, your estimated educational
monitor the last date of academic participation for financial aid expenses are less and your financial aid may be reduced.
recipients. A student who receives a U, F, I, or W grade in any
Do my schedule changes during the course add/course
class is subject to a review of eligibility and potential reduc-
drop period impact my eligibility for financial accurate
tion or cancellation of financial aid.
aid?
What if I enroll in credits that do not count toward my
degree program? Yes, financial aid is paid based on the number of credits in
which you are enrolled. As you add and/or drop classes
You may be ineligible to receive financial aid if you enroll in during the course add/course drop period, your financial aid
courses that are not required for the specific degree program is adjusted. At the end of the course add/course drop period,
that you are admitted to. Credits that do not apply to your when your schedule is finalized for the semester, your finan-
specific degree program do not count toward enrollment for cial aid is also finalized based on your credits at that time. If
financial aid. you are enrolled part-time, your financial aid may be reduced.
What is full-time enrollment? Your financial aid will not be increased if you add courses
after the end of the course add/course drop period. You are
Full time enrollment is 12 credits for an undergraduate or 9 not be eligible to receive the College Opportunity Fund for
credits for a graduate/ veterinary medical student. Audit, Test- courses added after course add/course drop. Note: Federal
Out, repeat coursework, and non-degree-applicable courses Direct Loans pay based on your enrollment at the time of
do not count toward enrollment for financial aid. disbursement.
13Impact of Online Credits on Financial Aid
To receive financial aid, you must be admitted to the Univer-
sity in a degree-seeking program and enrolled in 6 credits as
an undergraduate student or 5 credits as a graduate student;
anything less would be considered less than half-time.
Regular instruction on-campus courses are taught on campus.
Online and correspondence courses are delivered primarily
through the use of the internet, DVD, home-study guides, or
are instructor driven.
Financial Aid Refunds
The soonest financial aid may disburse to
your university student account for any given
term is 10 days before classes start. Refunds
will be issued if your financial aid exceeds the
total amount billed to your university student
account. For important dates and more informa-
tion, visit financialaid.colostate.edu/refunds/
Delays occur whenever registration changes, as
this requires additional review.
Eligibility and Enrollment Information
• If you are taking both CSU Online and regular on-campus credits and you are less than full-time, your financial aid budget
will include actual tuition and fees.
• Your initial financial aid award is based on full-time enrollment. If you’re enrolled less than full time, your estimated educa-
tional expenses are less and your financial aid may be reduced.
• If you are enrolled solely in online courses, your financial aid may be limited.
• Some certificate courses are not eligible for financial aid.
• Distance Degree Online courses are not eligible to receive CSU institutional aid.
Correspondence Courses
• If you are enrolled only in correspondence courses, the only costs that can be included in your budget are tuition, fees,
books, and supplies. Living expenses are not included. If you are enrolled only in 6 credits or more of correspondence
courses, you are considered enrolled half-time.
• If you are enrolled in less than half-time regular on-campus credits or CSU Online credits with 3 correspondence credits,
the only costs that can be included in your financial aid budget are tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
• If you are enrolled in correspondence courses and have been awarded a Federal Pell Grant, you must complete 50% of
your coursework before you can receive your Federal Pell Grant.
• Although correspondence courses allow six months for completion, financial aid requires completion by the end of the
current semester.
College Opportunity Fund (COF)
Undergraduate Distance Degree Students in Online courses are not eligible for College Opportunity Fund (COF)
funding. Credits earned through Online courses will not be counted toward the 145 lifetime hour maximum for COF.
14Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
To qualify for and receive financial aid, students must make
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in a program of study
that will lead to a degree or teaching certificate, and must
be in good academic standing at the University. When
students apply for financial aid, their progress will be mea-
sured against the following standards. Having a violation(s)
will result in a loss of financial aid eligibility.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is reviewed at the
end of each term.
Standards to Maintain
Percentage Completion Rate Minimum Cumulative Maximum Timeframe
Grade Point Average
Students must satisfactorily Undergraduate and DVM students Students total attempted credits must not exceed
complete 67% of their attempted must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. the following credit limits which are 150 percent of
total attempted credits. the credits needed to obtain that degree (including
Graduate students must maintain transfer credits).
Satisfactorily completed credits a minimum 3.0 GPA.
include letter grades of A, B, C, D, Undergraduate Degrees
S, or test-out credits. Satisfactorily Biomedical Engineering: 240 credits
completed credits do not Music Education: 185 credits
include grades of F (failing), U Second Bachelor: 48 credits
(unsatisfactory), I (incomplete), W All Others Undergraduate: 180 credits
(withdrawal) or the initial U or F Teacher Certification: 45 credits
grade received in the Repeat/
Delete option, or a course Masters Degrees
originally attempted for credit but 150 percent of the credits listed on the approved
updated to an AU (audit) credit GS6 form on file with the graduate school. If no
after add/drop period. GS6 is on file, limit will be 45 credits
Graduate Certificate Programs: 150 percent of the
Completed Credits ÷ credits required for program
Attempted Credits =
Percentage Completion Rate Doctorate Degrees
150 percent of the credits listed on the approved
GS6 form on file with the graduate school. If no
GS6 is on file, limit will be 108 credits
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 180 credits
Regaining Eligibility
If extenuating circumstances exist, such as death of a relative, student illness or injury, or other extenuating circumstances be-
yond the student’s control, an appeal may be submitted.
Students who are on a Maximum Timeframe Violation (who do not have any other extenuating circumstances that occurred
beyond their control), who have changed from one degree program to another and not graduated may request their program
change be considered as their extenuating circumstance on a one-time basis. After you have submitted your appeal through
RAMweb, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
15Satisfactory Academic Progress (continued)
Financial Aid Warning Financial Aid Probation Financial Aid Alert
Students who do not meet Students who have successfully Students who have reached 130
the grade point average and/ appealed a satisfactory academic percent or more attempted credits
or cumulative pace SAP re- progress violation are put on financial toward their degree program will
quirements, are placed on fi- aid probation. There are two types of be put on financial aid alert. This
nancial aid warning their next financial aid probation: the first type notifies the student that they are
term of enrollment. At the allows the student to meet satisfactory getting close to their maximum
end of the warning period, academic progress within one term. timeframe and may want to meet
students will be reviewed for The second type allows the student, with their academic advisor to en-
compliance of SAP eligibility based on an academic plan devel- sure they are on time to complete
criteria (listed above) and if oped by the satisfactory academic their program before they become
found to be in compliance progress appeals committee, to meet ineligible for financial aid funds.
will continue to be eligible satisfactory academic progress by For a most bachelor degree pro-
to receive financial aid for a specific point in time. Both types grams, this would leave them with
the following term. If student allow the student to receive financial 24 credits before they reach maxi-
does not meet the criteria aid while on probation. If the student mum timeframe. Students become
listed above the student will does not meet satisfactory academic ineligible for financial aid funds
be put on a financial aid vio- progress within one term or does not once they have met 150 percent
lation and will not be eligible meet the terms of their academic plan, attempted credits of their degree
for financial aid. the student will be put on a financial program. Students are eligible to
aid violation and will not be eligible for receive financial aid while on alert.
financial aid.
SAP Appeal Process
Students may appeal a Satisfactory Academic Progress violation by selecting the
financial aid link on their RAMweb and completing the online appeal. The appeal
Deadline for Appeal Consideration:
must explain what extenuating circumstances occurred and a plan for corrective
action. Students must also submit third-party documentation of their extenuating
circumstances. A student will have 30 days from the time they submit their appeal Fall:
to provide their documentation. September 15
Spring:
A committee will review the students appeal and render a decision. The committee February 15
may ask for additional information or an academic plan. The committee’s decision
Summer:
is final. Decisions are usually made within 2-3 weeks of when all documents are
June 15
received. Students who have an appeal approved will generally have one semes-
ter to clear their violation or must meet the requirements set by the academic plan.
Students who are denied may provide additional information not previously submit-
ted for reconsideration.
Denials and Students Without Extenuating Circumstances
If a student’s appeal is denied or a student does not have an extenuating circumstance, they may continue to attend CSU and
pay for their education at their own expense, or they may explore the option of an alternative loan through an outside lender
that does not require satisfactory academic progress. Once they meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, students
will regain financial aid eligibility.
Students on a Maximum Timeframe violation may regain eligibility by graduating and entering into a new program. New credit
limits apply and the class level violation will be automatically cleared.
Students who are on a Percent or GPA violation may be considered for a new appeal after they have completed two or more
regular semesters at CSU or another school and can demonstrate their ability to succeed academically. Alternatively, a student
could take leave from their schooling for the same two semesters and be considered for a new appeal. A student does not
regain eligibility under these options, but would be considered for an appeal.
16Satisfactory Academic Progress (continued)
Total Attempted Credits University Scholastic Standards Policy
Colorado State University defines total attempted cred- To be eligible for financial aid, students must comply with
its for a given class level (undergraduate, graduate, or the University Scholastic Standards policy. The CSU Faculty
DVM) as credits attempted at CSU, accepted for transfer, Council Committee on Scholastic Standards and the Grad-
and all credits officially withdrawn from at CSU. Officially uate School set scholastic standards and these are defined
withdrawn credits are added with other attempted credits annually in the University’s general catalog. More information
to determine attempted credits. Additionally, all Repeat/ is available at catalog.colostate.edu. The Collaborative for
Delete courses, both the initial and the repeated course, Student Achievement evaluates GPA and places students on
are counted as attempted credits. A course originally academic probation (different from a financial aid violation)
attempted for credit but updated to an AU (audit) credit and/or academic dismissal.
after add/drop period is also counted as attempted credit.
Students must appeal existing withdrawal violations from
prior terms.
Academic Fresh Start
To be eligible to receive financial aid, academic fresh start students must be in compliance with the satisfactory academic
progress standards when they apply for financial aid. Students who do not meet the SAP standards and who have extenuat-
ing circumstances may submit an appeal, which may require an academic plan.
Financial Aid Policy for Unofficial Withdrawals
Students who are assigned grades of “U” (Unsatisfactory), “F” (Failure), or “I” (Incomplete) for all courses in the term will be
considered to have unofficially withdrawn from the University and will have federal aid adjusted based on the date of the latest
academic event in which the student participated. An academically-related activity includes, but is not limited to, verifiable class
attendance, an exam, a tutorial, computer-assisted instruction, turning in a class assignment, or attending an assigned study
group session. If no academic event can be documented, 100 percent of federal, state, and institutional aid will be cancelled
because the student never began attendance.
Financial Aid Policy on Repeated Courses
A student may qualify for and receive financial aid for no more than one repetition of a previously passed course. Each semes-
ter we will review the enrollment for each student receiving federal, state, and/or institutional aid. If an undergraduate student is
repeating a course for the second time after having previously passed with a grade better than an “U,” “F,” “W,” “RF,” “NG,” and/
or “NGC,” the course may not be included in determining the enrollment status for eligibility for aid.
There are courses that are repeatable due to course structure within departments that count toward degrees. Common re-
peatable courses include, but are not limited to, group study, internship, independent study, dissertation, thesis, and supervised
college teaching courses. In addition, several performing arts course numbers are repeatable. This does not fall under the
repeated coursework provision.
17Withdrawal Policy
Regularly admitted undergraduate and graduate students can complete
a university withdrawal through RAMweb. For more information regard-
ing withdrawal, contact the Collaborative for Student Achievement.
• If a student leaves the university and does not formally
withdraw, they will be assigned grades of “F” (failing) and Withdrawal from the university will require a return of
their financial aid may be canceled. financial aid funds calculation based on the date of
• Withdrawal doesn’t eliminate a student’s financial obligation withdrawal or last academic related activity.
to Colorado State University. The student is responsible
for any charges owed to the university when they with- Funds may be returned if:
draw, based on the university’s tuition and housing refund
policies. For the current policy, contact the Collaborative for • A student never began attendance in classes for
Student Achievement at (970) 491-7095 and Housing and which they enroll.
Dining Services at (970) 491-6511. • A student received a financial aid refund from their
• There are federal, state and university withdrawal policies university student account for living expenses (stu-
regarding tuition and fees, university housing charges, and dent may be required to repay financial aid funds).
return of funds to the financial aid programs. General infor- • A student received financial aid in excess of their
mation regarding the calculation of earned financial aid and earned financial aid, based on the length of their
the order of programs to which we return funds is available enrollment (student may be required to repay
upon request. financial aid funds).
• If a student’s Colorado State University charges are re- • Students who are assigned grades of “U” (Unsat-
duced as a result of withdrawal, creating a credit balance isfactory), “F” (Failure), or “I” (Incomplete) for all
on the student account, the credit balance will be used to courses in the term will be considered to have
repay financial aid programs as required, per the return of unofficially withdrawn from the university and will
Title IV funds calculation. have federal aid adjusted based on the date of the
• Work-study earnings prior to withdrawal will be paid; how- latest academic event in which the student partic-
ever, students may not continue to use work-study funds ipated. If no academic event can be documented,
after withdrawing from the university. 100 percent of federal aid will be cancelled be-
cause the student never began attendance.
Frequently Asked Questions
I might have to completely withdraw from the University. Do my grades impact my eligibility for financial aid?
What happens to my financial aid?
Yes, financial aid regulations require that we monitor your
Contact the Collaborative for Student Achievement at (970) academic record. In order to maintain your financial aid eligi-
491-7095 if you decide to withdraw from the university. A with- bility, you must successfully complete at least 67 percent of
drawal may require an immediate return of financial aid funds all courses attempted, maintain the appropriate GPA (2.0 for
in excess of the earned financial aid. Earned financial aid is undergraduate students by junior status & doctor of veteri-
based on the length of time you were enrolled and attending nary medicine students and 3.0 for graduate students), and
classes. If you received a financial aid refund from your uni- complete your program within the credit limit for your degree.
versity student account, you will have to repay any funds that Failure to meet these requirements will result in being placed
are in excess of the earned financial aid. in violation of satisfactory progress (see pages 15-17).
What if I leave during the semester without formally with- Am I eligible for financial aid if I am academically dis-
drawing? missed from the University?
If you leave the university during the semester without offi- No, if you are academically dismissed you are no longer
cially withdrawing, we are required to verify the last date of admitted to the university and you are not eligible for financial
attendance and you may have to repay up to 100 percent of aid. You may be eligible for an alternative loan. Check with
the financial aid you received for that semester. It is import- OFA if you are interested in this option.
ant to contact the Collaborative for Student Achievement to
officially withdraw.
18How to Pay Your Bill
Billing information
• Each semester, after you have registered for classes and
have met all other financial aid requirements, your finan-
cial aid (except work-study) is credited to your university
student account. Financial aid first pays your university
expenses for the semester and, if any funds are remain-
ing, a refund is sent to you to use for your other educa-
tional expenses, including living expenses.
• Current financial aid cannot pay a prior year’s past due
balance.
• Current financial aid can pay tuition, fees, room and
board. However, financial aid cannot pay other institution-
al charges unless the student authorizes the university
to do so. Other institutional charges may include, but are
not limited to, books, supplies, health insurance, health
fees, parking tickets, parking permits, or library fines.
• You must be current on your university bill to be able to
register for the next semester and/or receive an official
academic transcript.
University eBilling Statement
• You will receive an email notification when your university billing statement is available for viewing on RAMweb. This
eBilling notification will be sent to your preferred university email address and any authorized users you have granted
billing access to on FAMweb.
• Many students prefer to have the university eBilling statement notification shared with their parents or other trusted
individuals. To make this request, go to RAMweb and update your billing authorizations for FAMweb.
• The University Billing Statement will include tuition, fees, residence hall charges, health insurance charges, other
charges, and any credits from your financial aid, College Opportunity Fund (COF) and/or your payments.
• The student account payment due dates are September 10, 2019 for fall and February 10, 2020 for spring.
Financial Aid Refunds
• If your total financial aid (except work-study) exceeds • The preferred refund method is by direct deposit to your
your total University expenses, you will have a credit personal bank account. These refunds are processed daily.
balance that will be refunded to you. You can sign up for direct deposit on RAMweb. You will
• In order to have your refund sent shortly before the need to provide your personal bank account number and
semester begins, you must be registered full-time. routing number. If you do not sign-up for direct deposit,
• Financial aid recipients who are registered part-time your refund will be issued by paper check. Refund checks
will be sent a refund once the course add/drop period are mailed on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Friday of each month to
is over. Your financial aid may be reduced based on your current mailing address.
your part-time enrollment. If you are an undergraduate • First date for direct deposit refunds to be in personal bank
student enrolled in less than 12 credits or a graduate accounts:
student enrolled in less than 9 credits and want to con-
firm final registration to have your refund sent before Fall 2019 Spring 2020
the end of the course add/ course drop period, this Thursday, August 22 Thursday, January 16
can be done on RAMweb.
• We will continue to send financial aid refunds throughout
• The timing of refunds for financial aid recipients who
the semester, if and when a credit balance occurs on your
are registered in CSU online programs may take two
university student account.
weeks after the beginning of the semester depending
• You will be responsible for paying any additional charges
on the online program and course enrollment. Your fi-
that post to your university student account after a refund
nancial aid may be adjusted based on your enrollment.
has been sent to you.
19How to Pay Your Bill (continued)
CSU Prepayment Plan
• Pay your bill in easy monthly installments rather than in
one lump sum due all at once
• No-hassle withdrawals are automatically deducted each
month from your designated domestic checking or
savings account
• Calculate your own monthly payment amount and time-
frame with the payment estimator tool
• Pay toward anything that is billed to your student ac-
count, including, tuition, room and board, etc.
• Adjust your payment amount at any time
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work? Is there a fee to enroll?
CSU will withdraw the elected amount from your designated Yes. You will incur a one-time fee of $25 for each term you
domestic checking or savings account between the third enroll. This fee is nonrefundable and will be deducted from
and the fifth of each month. Students and trusted individuals your designated checking or savings account at the time
may begin making payments as early as March 2019 for the you enroll.
fall 2019 term.
How do I enroll? Can I adjust monthly payments after I sign up?
Plan enrollment is fast and simple. To enroll, navigate to your Yes. You can adjust your monthly payment amount at any
RAMweb or FAMweb account and follow the instructions on time. Once charges are viewable on your student account
the Billing and Tax Information page in order to input your (end of July for fall, beginning of January for spring), you
domestic banking account information. may wish to adjust your scheduled monthly payments to
avoid over or under-paying. You may also want to make
What is the payment schedule? adjustments to your monthly payment amount if there are
changes to your financial aid or class schedule.
Each term has a maximum of six payments per semester.
Because you manage your plan, you can choose as many
or as few months as you wish in which to make payments Can I use the prepayment plan to bypass a registration
towards your plan. Visit financialaid.colostate.edu/pay- hold for a past due balance?
ment-plan to view the payment schedule.
No. If for any reason your balance due is not paid by the
Do I have to re-enroll each semester? time registration opens, a registration hold will be placed on
your account and you will need to pay your balance in full
Yes. Your prepayment plan will be term-specific (fall or before you will be allowed to register.
spring). You may elect to participate in the prepayment plan
whenever you choose, up to six months before your bill is For prepayment plan users, if your payments are kept up-to-
due each semester. Please note that your student account date and cover the amount billed to your student account,
billing due date (see page 19) will remain the same regard- your account will be paid each term prior to when registra-
less of when you enroll. tion opens.
For more information, visit financialaid.colostate.edu/payment-plan
20Frequently Asked General Questions
How will OFA communicate with me? I just graduated from CSU and would like to come back to
take some additional courses next semester. Am I eligible
OFA uses your @rams email. It is important to check this for financial aid?
regularly so that you do not miss important notifications.
If you have received your bachelor’s degree, you must
What is the College Opportunity Fund? be admitted to either a second bachelor’s or a graduate
degree program to be eligible to receive financial aid. If
The College Opportunity Fund (COF) provides state the coursework you are taking is required for admission to
tax dollars to eligible undergraduate Colorado resident a second bachelor’s or graduate degree program at CSU,
students paying in-state tuition. The current COF stipend obtain written documentation on CSU letterhead from your
amount is $94 per COF eligible credit (enrollment as of department and then contact OFA. Documentation should
the end of course add/drop). Students must apply for and include specific required courses and the semesters you
authorize COF on RAMweb, COF will only be visible on your will take the courses. Enrollment must be at least 6 credits.
University billing statement. Please note: Distance Degree
and Education Abroad students are not eligible for College I’ve already been awarded financial aid. Now I have
Opportunity Fund (COF) funding. received a request for my IRS federal income tax
transcript or additional information. Why?
Students must provide their social security number (SSN)
or a COF assigned ID number to CSU. This enables CSU to Although students are usually asked to verify their student
request the stipend from the state. aid application data before their financial aid is awarded,
they may be selected for verification at any time. Students
How can I view my financial aid awards or requirements? are selected randomly and must provide documentation
to verify information provided on the Free Application for
Go to RAMweb and select financial aid to view your Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Changes made as a result of
eligibility, awards, or requirements. this review may affect financial aid eligibility.
Am I eligible for financial aid if I am in a Continuous
Registration status or Planned Leave? Participation is mandatory and non-compliance can result in
the cancellation of all financial aid.
No, graduate students in Continuous Registration status Why does CSU require a tax transcript instead of a copy
or undergraduates on approved Planned Undergraduate of the actual tax return?
Leave are not eligible to receive financial aid and are not
eligible for an in-school deferment on their previous student The tax transcript is the official copy of an individual’s
loans because they are not registered for actual credits. federal tax return. You can obtain a PDF copy of your tax
What are the credit requirements to reach each class transcript online at www.irs.gov/transcript. Official tax data
level? may also be transferred to the FAFSA through the IRS Data
Retrieval tool.
Freshman = 0-29 credits | Sophomore = 30-59 credits |
Will my financial aid be adjusted if I receive a scholarship
Junior = 60-89 credits | Senior = 90+ credits
or other resource?
Our family income has been reduced since I applied for
financial aid. What should I do? The total of your resources and financial aid cannot
exceed your yearly estimated educational expenses for
If you or your parents have had a reduction in income attending CSU. Resources, such as scholarships, graduate
from 2018 to 2019 and you think you may need additional assistantships, fellowships, vocational rehabilitation
financial aid, complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA. After benefits, alternative loans, etc., must be reported to OFA.
you have been awarded financial aid, contact an OFA We may have to reduce your financial aid due to these
representative to discuss options. resources. When possible, we reduce loans first.
What financial aid can I receive if I am graduating at the Is financial aid available for summer?
end of fall semester?
Yes, summer financial aid consists of any remaining Federal
Generally, students can receive the fall portion of their Direct Loan eligibility for undergraduates and graduates,
academic year financial aid; however, credit requirements and any remaining Federal Pell Grant for undergraduates.
may impact award amounts. The maximum Federal Direct Based on available funding, institutional grants may be
Student Loan Amount for graduating seniors who are available to students who qualify. You must be degree-
enrolled for only one semester is pro-rated based on the seeking and registered for at least 6 credits undergraduate
number of credits in which the student is enrolled. (5 credits graduate) to receive federal aid for summer
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